Body check-up

We’ll start by talking about how you’re feeling. Which areas feel the most tense, what’s changed recently, and whether there’s any discomfort or medical history we should be aware of.

We then carry out a body assessment.

We observe how you move, examine your spine, pelvis and joints, and pay attention to the mobility of your ribs and your breathing.

Palpation allows us to detect differences in tension and mobility within the tissues. Depending on what we find, we may extend the examination to the abdomen, the diaphragm, the jaw or other areas.

With this information, we decided where to start.

We then move on to manual treatment, incorporating the osteopathic techniques best suited to our assessment.

The assessment continues whilst we work. My hands provide information about the tissues and you tell me how you’re perceiving the changes. Together, we adjust the treatment.

You don’t need to wait until an ailment prevents you from carrying on with your normal life.

You may recognise yourself in one of these situations:

You’ve been building up tension for some time. Your back, neck, jaw or various other areas seem to be constantly a bit stiff. You’ve noticed a loss of freedom of movement. You find it difficult to turn, stretch or perform certain movements as easily as you used to. * You want to give your body a bit of attention. After months of work, travelling, training or simply because it’s been a long time since your last consultation.

You can also make the most of a stay in Granada to book a session.

And if you’re not quite sure how to explain exactly what’s wrong, we can start with what you’re noticing. You don’t need to come in with a diagnosis already.

The body check-up does not follow a fixed sequence of techniques.

We may find a muscle group that is particularly tense or a joint with limited mobility.

In another person, the examination may lead us to explore the relationship between the ribcage, the diaphragm and breathing. Or it may lead us to the jaw, the abdomen or the sacrum.

I incorporate structural, fascial, visceral and cranial techniques. My approach is characterised by gentle, progressive touch, tailored to each individual’s specific needs.

Fascia, as the connective tissue that links different structures within the body, plays an important role in this approach.

What we find during the assessment and how your body responds helps us decide what to focus on.

A body check-up can be a one-off appointment.

We carry out the assessment, work on the findings and discuss how your body has responded.

Afterwards, whether you’re walking, resting or getting back to your usual activities, you’ll be able to see how you’re feeling. Some changes may become apparent over the following days.

If one session was enough to meet your needs, that’s great.

If we identify an issue that requires further attention, we will assess how best to proceed. This may involve another session, incorporating active exercises, or referring the patient to another professional where appropriate.

There is no set number of sessions determined in advance.

There are days when you’re not looking to relieve severe pain.

Do you want to stop feeling your back against every chair, breathe more freely or move again without so much built-up tension?

The body check-up could also be included here.

A relaxed session, with time to listen to what you’re feeling, explore how your body is feeling and work manually on the areas that need it.

Without turning it into a spa afternoon. Although feeling a bit more at ease wouldn’t be a bad thing either.

The aim is to restore comfort and mobility, address any tension we’ve identified, and help you better understand how your body responds.

Sometimes it’s enough to focus on a specific area. Other times, we find that it’s best to pay attention to several areas.

The important thing is that the session is tailored to how you’re feeling and what you need at that moment.

A health check-up, then. But without having to go to the garage.